Login
Home:
A+ R A-
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 13:22
Rate this item
(0 votes)

Invitation to Completion Featured

Phil 1:6 – “... being confident of this day, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

It is by this very reason why we live.  It is because  we are meant to have eternal life with the Father.  It is by the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus that we are redeemed.  But it is by each individual belief and conversion that will make the completion of the promise of eternal life.

The Father, our creator; the Son, our savior; and the Holy Spirit, makes us holy.  It is by the prompting of the Holy Spirit that we do good.

Do not fear.  If discouraged, do not surrender.  The Lord promised—whatever He started, He completes.

Rev. 22:20 – “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’"


How are we going to respond to the great invitation to completion?

1. Practice the Word.
2. Live the Gospel/Bible.
3. Practice what you preach.

We are heirs to God’s inheritance. What are the ways we can do towards completion?

1. Praise and worship.
2. Going to Mass, the highest form of worship.

God who is all-knowing, all-seeing has His own ‘defects,’ which become our strengths:

1. God has a poor memory; He forgets our sins.
2. Jesus is poor in mathematics; He goes after the one lost sheep and forgets about the 99.
3. He is an adventurer; He doesn’t choose people to talk to.  He mingles even with the sinners.
4. Jesus is poor in logic; He spends more than the value of one coin He lost and found.

What is the direction of completion?  Towards eternity.  This is our true destiny.  Our life here on earth is just temporary.  We belong to heaven.

But completion has a corresponding action.  There is a need for preparation.  The problem is, we refuse to listen, believe and respond.  Attending praise and worship meetings is one way to respond to God’s invitation.  Commitment to the ministry and being a good disciple is another.

God needs a true servant, one that does not choose situations but rather sees problems as an opportunity to grow.  Instead of complaining, praise God.

Ways to completion:

1. Spend more time thinking of eternity.
2. Enter into a relationship with God.
3. Obey and do not defy your leaders.
4. Sacrifice.

Conclusion:

1. Eternity is a place prepared for us. Jn 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I am going there to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

2. We have unlimited properties. Jn 10:10 – “... I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

3. We will be like Jesus.  1 Jn 3:2 – “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.”

4. We will have new bodies.  1 Cor 15:42 – “So will it be with the resurrection of the dead,  The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable."

5. Our experience will be wonderful.  1 Cor 2:9 – “... No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.”

6. We will have new environment.  Rev 21:1 – “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth...”

7. We will have new experience of God’s presence. Rev. 2 ; 1 Cor 13:12 – “Now we see but a poor reflection; then we shall see face to face.  Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”

 

Last modified on Friday, 15 April 2011 16:37
More in this category: « Invitation to Conversion

Leave a comment

Make sure you enter the (*) required information where indicated.
Basic HTML code is allowed.

Prev Next Page:

Divine Mercy image enthroned anew at DoF

Divine Mercy image enthroned anew at DoF

The Friends enthroned the Divine Mercy image at Department of Finance main building along Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila on May 9, 2012. The image was transferred from another building of the Department, also located within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas complex. Ms. Adora Navarro of the revenue operations group (3rd from left) led the acceptance of the image for enthronment at the building ground floor for a month. Bro. Max Estayo, Sis. Jenda Suson, Sis. Nonit Tapang and Sis. Girly Cayabyab were in charge of the transfer for Divine Mercy on the...

Comments (0) 11 May 2012 Hits:22 Divine Mercy on the Block

Read more

Friends holds 2nd 'Way of Mercy' in Bulacan

Friends holds 2nd 'Way of Mercy' in Bulacan

The Friends of the Divine Mercy conducted its second annual Visita Iglesia on March 31  touring 15th century-old churches of Bulacan province.The "Way of Mercy," which recalls the sufferings of Jesus in 14 stations of the cross,  drew about 400 pilgrims including Divine Mercy devotees from the community and  affiliate-members.The first stop was at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan where  the community attended a Holy Mass offered for its intentions. Fr. Mar Arenas, shrine  rector, met the community to update them with the advocacies of...

Comments (0) 18 Apr 2012 Hits:59 Community News

Read more

Friends Bacolod gets reminder on 'Cross'

Friends Bacolod gets reminder on 'Cross'

Friends Bacolod held its Treasures fellowship on March 18, 2012 at Parlor Hall of Sacred Heart Seminary, Lupit Church, Bacolod City. About 20 members, led by Sis. Rosamie Azuro, head of the chapter, attended the gathering. The highlight of the event was the Lenten talk of Sis. Milarey Maquiling-Wee called "C.R.O.S.S," for Christ, Resurrection, Offerings, Servanthood and Salvation. The salient points of her discussion were:1. The crucifix symbolizes sacrifice and hardship similar to our own struggles and challenges in life. It also reminds us to communicate to Christ through prayers....

Comments (0) 28 Mar 2012 Hits:67 Community News

Read more

Youth members taught to trust

Youth members taught to trust

Young Friends in Action (YFA) held its regular monthly Believers' Fellowship last March 18 at Layforce Bldg., San Carlos Seminary, Guadalupe, Makati.Jojo Cruz, a retreat and recollection facilitator at Layforce, was guest speaker and discussed a topic on trusting God."Kuya Jojo" formed the attendees into groups to allow them talk about their fears. He said fears are connected to trust, but that we should acknowledge the opportunity to trust Jesus through our fears. Jesus will comfort and calm us whenever we feel anxious and disturbed, he said.Sis. Gemma Palmera discussed...

Comments (0) 28 Mar 2012 Hits:78 Community News

Read more

Friends@Play sees action at Villamor

Friends@Play sees action at Villamor

Friends@Play, the friendly sports competitions between chapters of the community, resumed on March 11 at Brgy. Villamor courts in Pasay City.Main Chapter and Friends Villamor clashed at the volleyball match, with the former prevailing in two straight sets with 25-21, 26-24. In the second game, Villamor again received beating, this time from Friends Pasig with 22-25, 25-19, 25-23.In the basketball face-off, Friends Pasig won over Main Chapter.The next games are set on April 29.

Comments (0) 18 Mar 2012 Hits:80 Community News

Read more

DoF receives Divine Mercy image

 DoF receives Divine Mercy image

The Department of Finance received the Divine Mercy image for enthronment at its office at 7th Flr. EDPC Bldg., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila last March 7. Mr. Eric Tipgos (5th from left in photo) from the department's national policy and planning service accepted the image on behalf of the office. The image was transferred from nearby Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center where the image had stayed for a month. Bro. Max Estayo introduced the Friends of the Divine Mercy community to the DoF staff after a Holy...

Comments (0) 17 Mar 2012 Hits:63 Divine Mercy on the Block

Read more

We invite you to join us in our gatherings